Phone and Address
Here are your fabulous sign-up parties,
small events hosted by parents
that raise money for YES
and provide a tremendous amount of fun!


1) Powder Mama's:
This party is sure to get your heart pumping! Ride in luxury in a Bauer Limousine 52 person bus as you sip coffee, nibble on bagels and gab with  your girlfriends on your way to an amazing day of skiing at Sugarbowl  Ski Resort. We will leave at 6am in order to get in a whole day of  skiing! Then turn that bus into an apres ski cocktail party as we ride  back home... arriving home between 8 and 9:30pm after the kids are down  for the night.
Line up those husband's to take kids to school this day and make sure  you have babysitter's or playdate's set up for pick-up and after school.  Join us! You're worth it!

Cost: $150 per person
Number of Guests: 60
Time: 6am - 9pm
Date: Monday January 10, 2011
Where: Meet at Wade Thomas Elementary School parking lot
Hosted by: Sydney Rainin-Smith and Jill Korst
 


2) Sing for your Supper:
Warm up those vocal chords cause this party is gonna get you up and  singing... of course, that is if you want any of that crumptious supper  prepared by renowned Chef Stephen Simmons! $45 gets you a song, a "YES"  shot and a fabulous meal... there's no better way to spend a Sat. afternoon!

Cost: $45 per person
Number of Guests: 200

Time: 5pm - 7:30pm
Date: Saturday September 25, 2010
Where: Nickel Rose in San Rafael, Ca.
Hosted by: Jennifer Ashby-Simmons, Meg Froelich and
Caroline Stephens



3) 3rd Annual Play Ball for YES:
YES... We're still at it!! Come one, come all for the THIRD annual Adult  Softball Tournament! This year will be better than ever! Recreational  (just for fun... no league teams) and Competitive (league teams...or those that want more competition). Lunch provided for players on tournament day... jumpy for the kids... Hit-a-Thon with great prizes... 50/50 raffle...tournament T's!! Come play, come watch, come have fun!  A wonderful  way to spend the Labor Day Weekend!

Cost: $600 per team. Number of Guests per Team: 10 - 12.
Teams (50% must be women).

Cost: $60 per person and we'll place you on a team.
Cost: Sponsor A Teacher $60
Time: All day
Date: September 4, 2010 (Hit a Thon Friday Sept. 3rd)
Where: Memorial, Red Hill, and Drake Fields
Hosted by: Lisa Barto, Kim Siegel, and Andrea Star
 


4) End of Summer FIESTA
Come celebrate the end of summer with all your friends! EAT: Abel's Taco Truck, DRINK: all the margaritas you can, and DANCE your butts off to the rocking sounds of John Korty and Friends!

Cost: $75 per person
Number of Guests: 120

Time: 6pm to 11pm
Date: Saturday September 11, 2010
Where: The home of Zamira and Paul Solari
Hosted by: Zamira and Paul Solari, Sydney and Jonathan Smith, Liz and Adrian Jones, Tanya and Brad Clark, and
Stephanie and Ted Hellman



5) BBQ Throwdown, Hoe Down:
Do you have that secret award-winning Rib Recipe that makes your friends and family lick their fingers? A recipe that could entice Bobby Flay to challenge you to a Throwdown? Prove it by signing up for the BBQ Throwdown, Hoe Down!

20 competitors will create their "secret recipe" on-site and bring 

enough of it for 40 people to "taste." Another 75 people get to judge your creation and share in the fun. Grand Prize and runner-up prizes awarded based on finger-lickin' goodness, originality and presentation. Your hosts will provide drinks, side dishes and desserts. But that's not all! Once the "Rib Master or Mistress" title has been bestowed, we'll celebrate by kicking-up our heels and square-dancing the night away. A minimum of 10 rib masters and 40 guests must sign up for event to take place.

Cost: $35 per Rib Master
Number of Rib Masters: 20

Cost: $60 per Guest
Number of Guests: 75
Time: 6:00pm
Date: Saturday August 28, 2010
Where: The Home of Warren and Jackie Burks
Hosted by: Warren & Jackie Burks, Ron & Terri Colindres,
Joe & Whitney Ball

 


6) Jewelry Making Party - Oh la la!!!!
You'll dazzle your friends and family by learning how to make the latest styles in jewelry weaving and enjoy some holiday cheer at the same time! Learn how to use leather cord, waxed linen and various semi precious, silver and gold vermeil beads to create woven and wrap style necklaces and bracelets. The end result will be a beautiful piece of jewelry you can either give as a gift or keep for yourself.

Cost: $75 per person
Number of Guests: 15

Time: 6:30pm - 10pm
Date: November 4th, 2010
Where: The home of Kris and Lance Mansbridge 
Hosted by: Kris Mansbridge and Elise Calenchini
 


7) Endless of Summer Beach Party
Come enjoy a day of sun and surf in Bolinas on September 18, 2010. Ian Glover from Big Dog Surf Camp will be on hand to give surf lessons for kids and adults. 2 Mile Surf Shop in Bolinas have extended a discount on rental equipment, including wetsuits, surfboards, boogie boards etc. The MacMillans and Mirskys will provide drinks, food and beach games. There will also be some "door prizes", including a beach bag and gift certificate from Waterlilies (a womens bathing suit boutique), gift certificates from Grilly's, and a signed Girls Skateboard.

Cost: $60 per family
Number of Guests: 100

Time: 11am - 4pm
Date: Saturday September 18, 2010
Where: Bolinas Beach
Hosted by: The MacMillian's and The Mirsky's
 


8) Delizioso!
Have you ever wanted to know how to make a spectacular dessert? Here's your chance! Spend a fun filled afternoon for you and your child at a hands-on dessert class with Donna Krietzman at Cucina Restaurant and Wine Bar. Learn how to make tiramisu, galettes and zabaglione. What a treat!

Cost for parent/child: $60.00/parent and child pair - SOLD OUT!
Number of guests: 20 pairs - SOLD OUT! (40 people total)
Time: 3:00-4:30 p.m.
Date: Sunday, October 10th, 2010
Where: Cucina Restaurant and Wine Bar
Hosted by: Donna Krietzman, proprietor, and Wade Thomas Mom!!
 


9) Ride Moms Ride:
Start your summer of fun with us on a Bike Adventure!  Get back on your back, build your confidence and get a few tips along the way.  You'll discover the endless possibilities for adventure on our own Mt. Tam and feel the freedom of exploring the best of Marin by bike with Laura Childress and your favorite group of gals!

You'll know how much fun you had when you see how much mud you bring home!  And get rewarded for all your hard work afterwards with a BBQ and margarita party at Laura's.  Check out www.bikeadventuresmarin.com before you head out!

Beginners (and all levels) welcome!

Cost: $50 per person
Number of Guests: 20 women

Time: 9am 
Date: September 24, 2010
Where: Start at the Java Hut in Fairfax, Ca.
Hosted by: Laura Childress
 


10) Wonderbread 5
Get your groove on! Begin the night with a private party in the Tiki 
Lounge enjoying bar bites and a cash bar. Then, dance the night away with the wildly popular band, Wonderbread 5.

Cost: $35 per person
Number of Guests: 175

Time: 8:30pm
Date: May 21st, 2010
Where: 19 Broadway - Fairfax, Ca.
Hosted by: Ashley Seymour and Sydney Rainin-Smith
 


11) Harvest Wine Tasting
Join friends for an exclusive harvest wine party in a beautiful San 
Anselmo home. You will learn hints from a wine connoisseur on the aromas and flavors of fine California Reds: black cherry, boysenberry, cassis, during a fun, blind tasting. A selection of hard-to-find California wines, pulled from the private, 1,000 bottle cellar will be poured throughout the evening, paired with artisan cheeses and delicious hors d'oeuvres. A tantalizing evening for your senses!

Cost per guest: $50 - SOLD OUT!
Number of guests: 12 - SOLD OUT!
Time: 7pm - 9pm
Date: Saturday September 25, 2010
Where: The home of Elissa and Scott Van Deursen
Hosted by: Elissa and Scott Van Deursen, parents at
Wade Thomas

 


12) College Party!
Harken back to the good ol’ days when Bon Jovi, INXS and Wham! ruled the airwaves – wear your college sweatshirt and come ready to party like it’s 1985!

Cost $50 per person
Number of guest hosted: 140 Max.

Date: October 2nd , 2010
Time: 7 pm – The Fuzz shut us down
Where: Kappa Kasa Froelich
Hosted by: Meg and Paul Froelich, Stacy and Andy Gaebe, Danielle and Ben Pengelly, Rebecca and Ross Sullivan, and Suzanne and Jock Christies. Otherwise known as Bryn Mawr, Cal, USC, U of M, UPenn, San Diego State, UC Davis, Dartmouth, Chico and Princeton


13) Mom's, Margaritas, and more...
Please join us for an evening of drinks, food, friends and great conversation.  In an informal atmosphere, we will learn a bit about men, their quirks, and how their physiology affects their behavior and desires, courtesy of a guest speaker.  There will be an assortment of beverages, nibbles, and male dancers (just kidding!)for your pleasure. Come have some fun with fellow moms... and you are guaranteed to learn something new!

Cost: $50.00 per person

Number of guests hosted: 40

Date: Friday September 17, 2010
Time: 7:30pm
Where: Home of Cindy Abesa
Hosted by: Cindy Abesa and Monica Friedman



14) Mt. Bikes, BBQ, Beers and Blues!
Come join Michael Lipson and his "team" for a Men's Mt. Bike Ride and After Party. There is no better way to spend your day!  Enjoy an approx. 4 hour group ride on the Mt. Then return to Michael's "Shangra-La" terraced gardens offering huge Ross Valley views for an afternoon BBQ (Brats, Tri-tip and more), kegs, live band, bike prizes to win, and tips and maintenance provided by Ceaser's Bike Shop. Some local Mt. Bike celebrities are being invited as well - no telling who you might meet. Band and celebs to be announced.

Cost: $60 per person
Number of Guests: 55

Date: Oct. 9, 2010
Time: 10am - 5pm
Where: Lipson House
Hosted by: Michael Lipson